Sarah Fuller makes history as the first female play in a men's college football game
December 16, 2020
It was almost hard to put into words what I was watching unfold in front of me last weekend. My sister, who follows Wake Forest sports and the occasional football or hockey game, came downstairs on Saturday...
Additional random testing must be implemented to ensure a safe second semester
December 6, 2020
Even with the majority of students back at home, multiple Wake Forest football and basketball games have been postponed “due to COVID-19 issues on campus.” It seems like the main problem isn’t the...
When the Old Gold & Black transitioned to publishing exclusively online last spring, we had no clue what was in store for us, the university or the country. The past seven months have been a whirlwind...
News sources must revaulate their allegiances and value honesty and integrity
November 19, 2020
Fox News has been the top competitor in the battle of cable news networks. For 18 straight years, Fox News has dominated CNN and MSNBC, achieving high ratings and receiving a spot in over 90% of United...
An open mind can serve as the catalyst to a new and a positive experience
November 19, 2020
Over the past weekend, I drove cross country from Wake Forest to Kansas City, Missouri. Going through the Appalachian mountains, through Asheville, Knoxville and Nashville, I stopped for the night...
Biden's presidency draws high expectations from the U.S. and the world
November 19, 2020
Over 79 million Americans got what they wanted out of the 2020 election: a Joe Biden presidency. However, while the votes they cast may have had a black bubble next to Joseph R. Biden, many feel that that...
Best Western adventure allows for new best friends and radical personal growth
November 19, 2020
Seven days ago, I was whisked away from the smelly yet comfortable confines of my third floor Dogwood suite and into a luxurious ground floor single at the Best Western Plus. This has coalesced into a...
The new update fails to address more meaningful desires shared by many users
November 19, 2020
Never mind the fact that Twitter users have been asking for an edit button for years, never mind the fact that Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook all have story features; and never mind the fact that Twitter...
Economic and public health effects of pandemic necessitate modified gift-giving
November 19, 2020
It’s that time of year — everyone is perusing their favorite shops, buying gifts for their loved ones and themselves. The winter holidays are approaching with a bit over a month to spare, and most...
Nine days after Election Day, North Carolina has yet to be called in the race for president. While President Donald Trump has a modest lead, President-elect Joe Biden is only trailing by 1.3 points. As...
Readers should venture out into unfamiliar prose and poetry
November 12, 2020
Poetry, as it exists in today’s world, is unbound. If you have appreciation for poems, you have likely observed the descent of mean form from the public foreground and the assimilation of poetic expression...
Despite Biden's vitory, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a pressing issue in America
November 12, 2020
With the victory of President-Elect Joe Biden this past Saturday afternoon, cities around the country let out an audible sigh of relief. In New York City, streets were transformed into the stage for a...
